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Definitions

goal-oriented

[gohl-awr-ee-en-tid, ‐-ohr‐] / ˈgoʊlˌɔr iˌɛn tɪd, ‐ˌoʊr‐ /
ADJECTIVE
ambitious
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aggressive determined earnest energetic enthusiastic resourceful
WEAK
anxious ardent aspiring avid ball of fire bent upon climbing come on come on strong designing desirous driving eager eager beaver enterprising fireball get up and go go-getter hard ball high-reaching hopeful hungry industrious inspired intent longing power-loving purposeful pushing pushy self-starting sharp soaring striving thirsty vaulting zealous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
lethargic unenthusiastic
WEAK
content easy facile fulfilled satisfied unassuming

Example Sentences

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The profile describes his character traits as “hardworking, goal-oriented, decisive, true to his principles, lover of freedom.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

Being a father has provided the obsessively goal-oriented McVay something new to “chase,” Whitworth said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2024

We think of negotiation, conflict resolution as goal-oriented behavior.

From Salon • May 26, 2024

“She’s future-oriented. She’s goal-oriented as well,” Collins said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2024

The European spirit is knowledge oriented, while the American perfectionist spirit is goal-oriented.

From The Brain, A Decoded Enigma by Moisa, Dorin Teodor

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.